Minutes later, Liam stepped into the room. He paused in the doorway, silent. She slept on her side, the silk nightgown tracing the soft lines of her body. For a long moment he simply watched. Something in his expression eased.

He crossed to the closet, pulled out an extra comforter, and returned. With careful fingers he brushed her stomach; Olívia stirred, half-asleep. He draped the blanket over her, pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, then disappeared into the bathroom.

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